Web Security Testing: Applying the OWASP Guide

Modern web applications are constant targets for malicious actors, making robust security testing a critical skill for any developer or security professional. By the end of this course, you will have a structured approach to assessing web security based on industry-standard practices, allowing you to proactively uncover and mitigate major risks before deployment. What you'll learn: * Understand the core methodology and systematic approach of the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide (WSTG). * Practice identifying and exploiting common injection flaws, including SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and command injection. * Analyze security weaknesses in modern authentication and session management mechanisms, such as JWTs and OAuth flows. * Apply effective testing techniques for authorization issues, configuration flaws, and business logic vulnerabilities. * Configure basic defenses and mitigation strategies to protect against the most current web application threats. * Master the principles of risk assessment to prioritize and report discovered vulnerabilities effectively. The course begins with foundational terminology and threat modeling, progresses through practical testing techniques for common vulnerabilities, and concludes with guidance on reporting and mitigation strategies. This course is designed for absolute beginners—developers, QA engineers, or security enthusiasts—with no prior experience in penetration testing required. Start reading today and build a strong foundation in web application security testing.